energy bar

American  

noun

1. a bar-shaped food intended to boost physical energy, typically containing a combination of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins and fortified with vitamins and minerals.

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Etymology

Origin of energy bar

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Fruitcake is an ancient goody, with the oldest versions a sort of energy bar made by the Romans to sustain their soldiers in battle.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024

To replenish lost salt, it doesn’t take much—one-quarter teaspoon will do—and any salt-containing energy bar or snack also replaces lost electrolytes.

From National Geographic • Sep. 14, 2023

We made final adjustments to our equipment, and I inhaled an energy bar inside a self-service ski cabin at Highland Lodge, a century-old inn in Greensboro, Vt.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2023

If you need both hands to open your energy bar, check your cell or simply stretch, pull over.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2022

She could go for a while that way, anyway, getting slowly used to less and less food until one bite of energy bar felt like a feast.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu